Matt Painter discusses Purdue's roster changes after Big Three departure

Purdue's head coach Matt Painter addressed significant roster changes for the upcoming season. With the departures of Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, and Fletcher Loyer, who contributed to Purdue's recent Elite Eight run, the team will feature new talent. The Boilermakers secured the No. 16-ranked recruiting class, including four-star guard Luke Ertel and former Ivy League Player of the Year Caden Pierce. Painter emphasized the importance of having young players step into larger roles as they prepare for a challenging schedule that includes Gonzaga and Iowa State before Big Ten play.

• 2:53 PMCBS Sports — Matt Painter opens up about Purdue's new-look roster, departure of program's 'Big Three'